Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328, 489.80 and 267
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 328, 489.80 and 267 is: 398.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328 : 489.80 = 267 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328/489.80 = 267/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328x = 489.80 × 267 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328x = 130,776.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,776.60/328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 398.71
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